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| Wedge Resection | from $7,300 | - | - |
Prof. Dr. Erkan Yıldırım, a thoracic surgeon with _doctor_2952_years_ of experience and membership in the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, completed a fellowship in lung transplantation at the Toronto Lung Transplant Program. His expertise covers lung cancer, chest wall tumors, mesothelioma, and advanced chest wall deformity surgeries.
Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience, delivers healthcare at international standards across Turkey and worldwide. Its newest facility, Memorial Göztepe Hospital, located on Istanbul’s Asian side, spans 81,000 m² and includes 127 outpatient clinics, 19 operating rooms, over 300 beds, and 55 intensive care units, aiming to set new benchmarks in patient care and regional healthcare standards.
The hospital features cutting-edge systems, including MR Linac, da Vinci XI Robotic Surgery, Hybrid Operating Room, Tomosynthesis Mammography, Lokomat Robotic Rehabilitation, and 512-slice CT for virtual cardiac angiography, alongside AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI, 4D Ultrasound, and Digital PET/CT for precise diagnostics and treatment.
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Specializes in complex oncologic surgeries with additional training at MD Anderson – one of the world's top cancer centers.
Associate Professor at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with international fellowships in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar specializes in Medical Oncology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with a strong background in both clinical and academic settings.
Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli specializes in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers at Istinye Liv University Hospital.
A surgical procedure that removes a small, wedge-shaped part of the lung containing a tumor or abnormal tissue.
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Turkish government. The Turkish authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 77 billion liras for healthcare annually.
As a result, 28,000 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. About 50 centers have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
| Currency | lira (you also can pay for services in dollars and euros) |
| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
The main advantage of Turkish resorts is the long beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, it starts in April and lasts until November. In the resorts of the Aegean Sea — from May to October. The most comfortable time for swimming is from mid-June to the end of October. A large influx of tourists is in July-August, when the air temperature is +38°C, and the water warms up to +27°C.
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
Visas for travel to Turkey require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. Lists of documents includes: